The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

He cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His

can manage to make Aiden

groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out

drop to his hand that held my arm.

to ignore that feeling

reassuring him that I would

a

so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission but

the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since.

nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring

his face. He was embarrassed

little did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

liked to see him

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one

his cheeks redder than it was

would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean

baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying

to see if I was okay after causing my

me, only stated at me from

couldn’t show you I was simping over you.”

have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was a real

my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old

only been a few years and you’re

then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He